- Date Of Birth: October 15, 1922
- Date Of Death: May 18, 2020
- State: Illinois
Raymond Conrad Arnold, 97, of Peru, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. Mr. Arnold was born October 15, 1922 in Peru. He was the eighth of nine children, Walter, Arthur, Irene, Grace, Henry, Frances, George, himself and Nina, born to Henry and Mamie (Conrad) Arnold, all of whom preceded him in death. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic and St. Joseph’s Commercial Schools. He married Evelyn Grubich on September 12, 1953 at St. Hyacinth’s Church in LaSalle.
Mr. Arnold entered the U.S. Navy in 1942, served on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1944. He operated a service station with his brother George, and then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service in Peru, where he served as a mail carrier, postal worker and postal supervisor for over 30 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church in Peru, where he sang in the church choir for over 20 years, served as a lector and usher, served as President of the Holy Name Society, was a member and officer of the Parish Council and served as treasurer of the UnderCellar church resale shop for over 35 years.
He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, golfer, bowler, card player, game player and crossword puzzle solver, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his extended family and many friends. He was a beloved father and grandfather, devoted sibling to his brothers and sisters and a favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife; his son, Robert and daughter-in-law Katherine of Western Springs; his grandsons, James Henry of Western Springs and Eric Conrad of Chicago and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters.
